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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.51, 297.56 and 76.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.51, 297.56 and 76.74 is: 115.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.51 : 297.56 = 76.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.51/297.56 = 76.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.51x = 297.56 × 76.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.51x = 22,834.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,834.95/198.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.03

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